The nurse is aware that amputation is the absence or removal of ...

[tatyanajohnson]

The nurse is aware that amputation is the absence or removal of all or part of a limb or body organ. Which of the following candidates is most at risk for amputation?
 
  A) A homeless person with diabetes mellitus
  B) An elderly client who is on bed rest following a hip replacement
  C) A client who has advanced Parkinson's disease
  D) A client who runs marathons on the weekends

Question 2

A student nurse observes the nurse examining a client by tapping fingers against a client's abdomen. The student nurse asks the nurse what this technique is.
 
  What would be the best response by the nurse to the student nurse about this physical examination technique? A) Palpation
  B) Percussion
  C) Auscultation
  D) Inspection

[komodo7]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
An amputation may be congenital, or it may result from an injury or surgery. Reasons for surgical amputation include malignancy, trauma, gangrene, infections, and neurovascular compromise related to diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease. A homeless client with diabetes is less likely to have the disease controlled and more likely to suffer from related foot disorders.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse is using the technique of percussion. The sounds generated by tapping or striking fingers against the client's abdomen indicate the location and density of body tissues or organs. Palpation is the technique of feeling body tissues or parts with the fingers. Auscultation is the technique of listening for sounds from within the body, usually with the aid of a stethoscope or an ultrasound blood-flow detector. Inspection is a close and detailed visual examination of a body part.